Recent Tamil Nadu Government Schemes Part - 07

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

38. Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme

Launch Date:

• June 13, 2022

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• School Education Department – Tamil Nadu.

Aim:

• The "Ennum Ezhuthum" scheme aims to teach children under 8 years old (up to 3rd grade) in government and government-aided schools to read, write, and understand Tamil and English letters, as well as numbers from 1 to 10 crores, through activity-based learning.
• The school education department is implementing this scheme for three years to address the learning loss caused by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the scheme at the Alinjivakkam, Panchayat Union Middle School in Tiruvallur district.

Beneficiary:

• Covering 1.6 million students across the state, the Ennum Ezhuthum scheme is seen as a boon by the school education department.

Eligibility:

• Children under 8 years old in government and government-aided schools, up to 3rd grade.

Additional information:

• Scope and Coverage:
• The scheme aims to provide basic literacy and numeracy skills to children under 8 years old in government and government-aided schools.
• Teachers are using engaging methods like cartoons and dolls to teach letters, along with activities such as singing and dancing, making it easier for children to understand and respond quickly.
• Under the Ennum Ezhuthum scheme, daily activity-based learning is conducted for Tamil, English, and Mathematics.
• Impact on Teachers and Students:
• Teachers' unions welcome the initiative, stating it will reduce teachers' workload and enhance students' learning abilities.
• Teachers express satisfaction with the scheme, and students are delighted as teachers have started storytelling from the first day of school.
• The scheme was developed based on the National Achievement Survey (NAS) to improve the performance of Tamil Nadu students, brings joy to both teachers and students.
• Future Goals:
• The scheme aims to ensure that students have basic literacy and numeracy skills by 2025.
• Training for Teachers:
• Training has been provided to teachers at state, district, and union levels to effectively implement the scheme.
• In the 2023-2024 academic year, the scheme was extended to include 4th and 5th grades, with appropriate training provided to teachers.

39. Mudhalvarin Mugavari Scheme - Chief Minister's Help Center and Integrated Complaint Management System (IIPGCMS CM Helpline)

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• Developed by the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency.

Aim:

• To serve as a two-way communication platform for the public to submit and resolve their grievances easily.
• Ensure citizens across the state can access government services, schemes, and assistance without any barriers.

Beneficiary:

• Citizens of Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility:

• Any resident of Tamil Nadu can use the platform to submit complaints and feedback.

Additional Information:

• Services Available for Submitting Complaints and Petitions:
• Help Center Number: 1100
• Website: https://cmhelpline.tnega.org
• Mobile App: CM Helpline Citizen
• Email: cmhelpline@tn.gov.in
• Petitions received in the control room are promptly forwarded to the relevant department for action, allowing individuals to track the status of their complaints.
• In addition to submitting complaints, the citizens can raise questions, provide feedback to improve government schemes, and receive immediate updates on announcements from the Chief Minister.
• The system resolves grievances swiftly, fairly, and compassionately, ensuring no dissatisfaction among citizens.
• All departments are instructed to act promptly and efficiently on public grievances.

The Tamil Nadu government strives to achieve seven key policies of a responsible administration:

• Accessibility, participation, communication, accountability, efficiency, and responsibility.
• The integrated and inclusive grievance management system allows citizens to:
• Register grievances at any time from any location.
• Track the status of their grievances.
• Raise questions.
• Provide suggestions for system improvement.
• View public statements from the Chief Minister.
• To maximize the usage of this service, various methods have been developed, including a toll-free phone number (1100), online services, mobile app, email, and postal service.
• All complaints registered through these services are sent to the relevant government offices via the call center and are monitored continuously.
• The system is designed to work collaboratively and take swift action to address public grievances.

40. 'Samadhan' Scheme for Traders

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• Tamil Nadu Commercial Tax Department.

Aim:

• To provide traders and companies with a new approach and additional benefits to settle their pending commercial taxes.
• To reduce the workload of the Commercial Tax Department and increase revenue collection for the government.

Beneficiary:

• Traders and companies in Tamil Nadu with pending commercial taxes.

Eligibility:

• Traders and companies with pending tax, interest, and penalty amounts.

Additional Information:

• Pending Cases and Amounts:
• There are 2.11 lakh pending cases related to tax dues payable by around 1.42 lakh traders and companies, with an estimated pending amount of Rs. 25,000 crores.
• Scheme Provisions:
• If the pending tax, interest, and penalty amount is less than Rs. 50,000, it will be completely waived off.
• For other traders, the scheme allows settling cases by paying a specified percentage of the pending amount.
• This scheme includes traders with pending amounts ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 10 lakhs, Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore, Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 10 crores, and above Rs. 10 crores, categorized into four groups.
• Details for Each Category:
• Traders in the first category can settle their cases by paying 20% of the total pending amount or a specified percentage of the pending tax, interest, and penalty.
• Traders in the other three categories can settle their cases by paying a specified percentage of the pending tax, interest, and penalty.
• Accrued Interest Waiver:
• As a significant concession, the accrued interest amount in their accounts until the date they come forward to pay the pending amount will be completely waived off.
• Duration:
• This 'Samadhan' scheme will come into effect from October 16^th and will be in effect for four months, until February 15, 2024.
• Traders are encouraged to take advantage of this government initiative.

41. Nadappom nalam peruvom scheme

Launch date:

• November 4, 2023

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• Tamil Nadu Government

Aim:

• Promote healthy living through regular walking.

Beneficiary:

• General public of Namakkal district.

Eligibility:

• Open to all residents of Namakkal district.

Additional Information:

• Walking path: 8 km
• Features:
• Tree plantation, drinking water facilities, sanitation, seating for walkers, and distance milestones.
• Activities:
• Medical camps at the end of the walk for health awareness.
• Participants:
• Elected representatives, district officers, health workers, and local residents.
• Frequency:
• Monthly walks with additional walking opportunities on all days of the week.

Program:

• Health Walk (Chennai)

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• Tamil Nadu Health Department

Aim:

• Encourage public to adopt walking as a regular habit.

Beneficiary:

• General public of Chennai.

Eligibility:

• Open to all residents of Chennai.

Additional Information:

• Walking path: 8 km
• Monthly Event:
• Medical check-up camp for blood pressure and diabetes on the first Sunday of each month in collaboration with Chennai Corporation.
• Health Benefits:
• Reduces stress, lowers risk of diabetes and high blood pressure by up to 30% according to WHO recommendations.
• These programs aim to improve public health through regular walking, providing infrastructure and medical support to encourage participation and health awareness among residents.

42. Home Based Education Program

Launch Date:

• October 27, 2021 

Ministry / Nodal Agency:

• Tamil Nadu government.

Aim:

• Assist students unable to study due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Encourage enrollment of 1 lakh students in government schools.
• Improve the standard of education in Tamil Nadu.
• Promote women empowerment in education.

Beneficiaries:

• Students enrolled in government schools in Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility:

• Native students of Tamil Nadu.
• Submission of class and academic certificates.
• Submission of identification (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID).
• Annual family income certificate required.

Additional Information:

• Volunteers appointed as goodwill ambassadors.
• Collaboration with Tamil Nadu's Economic Advisory Committee and UNESCO educationists.
• Aim to bridge the educational gap due to the pandemic.
• Focus on improving school facilities and educational standards.
• Volunteers contribute to enhancing overall educational quality in government schools.
• Scheme aims to provide better job opportunities by strengthening education.

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